Financial Reporting Accountant I

International Food Policy Research Institute; New Delhi; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in New Delhi seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant for a 1-year renewable position. The candidate will prepare financial reports, monitor project spending, and assist with audits.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in financial administration, proficiency in Excel, and strong analytical skills. Knowledge of ERP systems and government regulations in South Asia is preferred. Candidates should be able to work in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience in financial administration.
• Experience in project-based organizations.
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations in South Asian countries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare periodic financial reports and invoices for donors.
• Monitor billed and unbilled receivables.
• Assist with annual audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Education

Bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

ERP systems (Costpoint, Sage Intacct, Oracle)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Finance and Administration Division of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant.

This is a 1-year exempt, renewable position based in New Delhi, India.

Essential Duties

• Timely preparation of periodic financial reports and invoices for a range of donors.
• Monitor billed and unbilled receivables for delinquent payments and billable cost.
• Monitor and analyze project spending as it relates to financial reporting.
• Upload deliverables in the Enterprise Content Management System (OnBase).
• Prepare journal entries for billing/invoicing.
• Address internal and external inquiries regarding project financial matters.
• Assist with annual audit.
• Assist with financial analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant professional experience in financial administration or associate’s degree plus five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in project-based organizations.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference would be given to candidates pursuing CA/CS/CWA.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, such as Costpoint, Sage Intacct, Oracle, etc.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment as a team player.
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations in South Asian countries and US GAAP regulations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time.
• Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds.
• Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading.